Erin Holland: "I'll never give up pizza"

Erin Holland shares the wellness rules she lives by – and how we can all fit more movement into our day.

Photo: @erinvholland

She took the title of Miss World Australia in 2013 and Erin Holland is a woman of many hats – or fascinators, as she takes post as a Friend Of The ATC this racing season – and has dabbled in the worlds of beauty, fitness and wellness. (You’ll know this, of course, if you’re one of her 179k+ insta-followers, like we are.)

Here, the Cairns-born belle shares the best fitness tip she’s learnt in training, how she keeps her skin fresh and blemish-free and what her day on a plate looks like – and honestly? We’re taking notes from her balanced and practical approach.

Make wellness part of your workday

“I have an incredibly busy schedule where I am always on the run, so keeping healthy snacks in my handbag is a must – particularly on long days on set! This keeps me from binging when I’m starving on junk food. Also, if I don’t have time to take a class, I make sure to walk everywhere. I often clock up over 10 km's a day just walking around when I have castings or projects booked all over the city.”

Mix up your workouts

“Tailor your workout to things you enjoy! I grew up as a dancer so I love having a really varied exercise regime to keep my brain occupied. I train twice a week with Benjamin Lucas plus 2-3 classes a week, where I mix it up between yoga, spin and strength/weights workouts. I like to mix it up because I get bored really easily. Plus, it’s the best way to target every part of your body.”

Focus on nutrition – and occasionally treat yourself

“I’ll typically have roasted almonds or a fresh green juice for a pre-workout snack. I also find myself snacking through the day, so I keep snacks in my purse at all times. I typically have a raw food bar for breakfast. It really kick starts the metabolism! If I have time, I’ll have poached eggs and avo on rye, and my go-to lunch is a salad – the bigger the better! Typically I add chicken, avocado and feta, but always protein to keep me feeling full longer. For dinner, I love a healthy stir fry for dinner with a yummy protein like beef for chicken. If I’m dining out, I’ll probably opt for a steak. And I’ll never give up pizza from my diet. I love pizza!”

Use organic products when you can – and wear sunscreen!

“I use Endota Spa products, because they have a great natural and organic regime I have adopted. I want to make sure my skin is feeling great as make-up always looks better when your skin is fresh and looked after. I love Clarins 50+ Sun Milk Spray also, and swear by dry shampoo. It isn't just for dirty hair. I often use it help create volume on freshly-washed hair that's sitting flat, or that needs a quick touch up.”

Keep things in perspective

“It’s so easy to get caught up in your own stress but at the end of the day, there are so many people who have it worse and are dealing with more.”